New Stealthy Bandit Stealer Targeting Web Browsers and Cryptocurrency Wallets
A new stealthy information stealer malware called Bandit Stealer has caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers for its ability to target numerous web browsers and…
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Severe Flaw in Google Cloud’s Cloud SQL Service Exposed Confidential Data
May 26, 2023Ravie LakshmananData Safety / Cloud Security A new security flaw has been disclosed in the Google Cloud Platform’s (GCP) Cloud SQL service that…
Researchers Uncover New Data Theft Capabilities
Security researchers have shared a deep dive into the commercial Android spyware called Predator, which is marketed by the Israeli company Intellexa (previously Cytrox). Predator…
5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefits
5G is a game changer for mobile connectivity, including mobile connectivity to the cloud. The technology provides high speed and low latency when connecting smartphones…
New COSMICENERGY Malware Exploits ICS Protocol to Sabotage Power Grids
May 26, 2023Ravie LakshmananICS/SCADA Security A new strain of malicious software that’s engineered to penetrate and disrupt critical systems in industrial environments has been unearthed.…
Barracuda Warns of Zero-Day Exploited to Breach Email Security Gateway Appliances
May 26, 2023Ravie LakshmananEmail Security / Zero-Day Email protection and network security services provider Barracuda is warning users about a zero-day flaw that it said…
Zyxel Issues Critical Security Patches for Firewall and VPN Products
May 25, 2023Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Zyxel has released software updates to address two critical security flaws affecting select firewall and VPN products that…
Dark Frost Botnet Launches Devastating DDoS Attacks on Gaming Industry
May 25, 2023Ravie LakshmananGaming / Server Security A new botnet called Dark Frost has been observed launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the gaming industry.…
New PowerExchange Backdoor Used in Iranian Cyber Attack on UAE Government
May 25, 2023Ravie LakshmananEmail Security / Exploit An unnamed government entity associated with the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) was targeted by a likely Iranian threat…
Cynet Protects Hospital From Lethal Infection
May 25, 2023The Hacker NewsIncident Response A hospital with 2,000 employees in the E.U. deployed Cynet protections across its environment. The hospital was in the…
Buhti Ransomware Gang Switches Tactics, Utilizes Leaked LockBit and Babuk Code
May 25, 2023Ravie LakshmananEndpoint Security / Cyber Threat The threat actors behind the nascent Buhti ransomware have eschewed their custom payload in favor of leaked…
Webinar with Guest Forrester: Browser Security New Approaches
May 25, 2023The Hacker NewsBrowser Security / Tech In today’s digital landscape, browser security has become an increasingly pressing issue, making it essential for organizations…